Church closed for being "dangerously unsafe"

Friday, 31 October 2014 00:00

All Saints Church in Lonan has been closed after it was found to be "dangerously unsafe".

The whole electrical system is a potential risk to life and could cause a fire - as a result the church has been advised to shut off the power supply immediately.

Woodworm has also been found in the floor deeming part of it unusable without immediate remedial action - the building also needs structural work to make it safe and weather tight.

Archdeacon of Man Venerable Andrew Brown says it's going to be expensive to put right:

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